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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 307.98 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 307.98 and 88.31 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 307.98 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/307.98 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 307.98 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 27,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.71/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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